Flexibles

Drikette Paper

Drikette® Desiccant Paper features millions of adsorbent particlescontained in a semi-rigid cellulose fiber matrix. The desiccant paperenables fast drying and extraordinary versatility in package design.

February 28, 2006

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Containers

Humonitor Humidity Indicator Cards

Humonitor® Humidity Indicator Cards tell at a glance if moisture withinsealed containers or closed spaces is at an acceptable level. Humonitorcards help monitor desiccant activity and are ideal for use with desiccantsin any application where moisture control is critical.

February 28, 2006

Protective/transport packaging

SorbaRing Bags

Adsorb moisture and filter in one partSorbaRing® is a unique desiccant bag designed to both adsorb moisture andfilter impurities in air conditioning systems, particularly systemsutilizing a thermal expansion valve.

February 28, 2006

Flexibles

Saddleform Bag

Self-retaining for easy assemblySaddleForm® Desiccant Bags feature a unique saddle bag design for easyassembly in A/C system components, particularly in accumulator dryers.

February 28, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

Wyeth aims for OEE

Capturing plant metrics is a key priority these days at the Richmond, VA, plant of Madison, NJ-based Wyeth, one of the leading pharmaceutical and health-care products companies in the world.

February 28, 2006

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Packaging futurists tackle realities of global competition

At Packaging Strategies 2006, the world never looked smaller and global competition never looked fiercer. What to do?

February 28, 2006

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Automated loading

INTERPHEX : At the Multivac booth, attendees can view a demonstration of the automatic, space-saving R140 t/f/f/s rollstock machine running with robotic loading to complete a fully-automated packaging line.

February 28, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Track-and-trace for pharma manufacturers

INTERPHEX : Domino is showing a new system that was created in conjunction with Systech to deliver full track-and-trace capability for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

February 28, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

New PVdC-coated film with enhanced slip properties

INTERPHEX : Klöckner Pentaplast is unveiling its new Pentapharm® alfoil® SG PVdC-coated film for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals that require outstanding moisture protection and enhanced performance.

February 28, 2006

Secondary Packaging

Ethernet's popularity continues to expand

I wish I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard a packaging or controls engineer say lately that Ethernet is their preferred Local Area Network for information exchange.

February 28, 2006

Controls & Machine Components

What Hershey seeks in packaging machinery

Platform stability and software that’s less costly and more user friendly.

February 28, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Air-blow applicator

The new 3115/11 RFID Air-Blow applicator from Label-Aire offers features such as velocity compensation for improved label placement accuracy.

February 28, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

CF format RFID reader with 300 ft range

Identec Solutions has introduced the I-CARD CF, the world's first RFID reader-writer available in Compact Flash format

February 28, 2006